Resources

Please complete module two to gain a better understanding of how these resources can assist you in your role. You can also download these tools to discuss with your team and other members of your organisation.

Preventing and responding to abuse of older people (Elder Abuse) NSW Interagency Policy

NSW Interagency Policy (PDF, n/a) sets out the approach to preventing and responding to abuse of older people for NSW Government agencies.

Operational checklist

Use this operational checklist (PDF, n/a) to help your organisation strengthen workplace procedures and staff responses to abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability in their family, home and community.

How to support staff making reports

Use these steps to guide (PDF, 3.6 MB) conversations with staff when concerns are raised about abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older person or adult with disability in their family, home and community.

Contacting regulatory agencies in NSW

The NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner works closely with all relevant regulatory bodies and government agencies to support information sharing and referral pathways. Contacting regulatory agencies guide (PDF, n/a) can help better understand the roles of key agencies in NSW and Australia, including the Ageing and Disability Commission.

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